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Worship Is About Obedience
John Calvin explains that forsaking God is not just outright denial, but also adding human inventions to worship. The people of Judah may have thought they were being extra devout, but God defines true worship by obedience to His commands alone. Any deviation from His revealed will, no matter how sincere, is seen as turning away from Him.
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Jeremiah
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Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 19:5
19th Century
Bishop
The high places of Baal. —Baal, as in Jeremiah 2:23, is identified with Molech, and the terms in which the guilt of the people and…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 19:4–5
16th Century
Theologian
The reason is given why God would deal so severely with that place. We indeed know that hypocrites are always ready with their answer; as soon as G…
John Gill
On Jeremiah 19:5
17th Century
Pastor
They have also built the high places of Baal
Or, they have even built and so the words explain what is before sugges…
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Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 19:1–9
17th Century
Minister
The prophet must give notice of ruin coming upon Judah and Jerusalem. Both rulers and ruled must attend to it. That place which holiness made the j…